Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus FE-4000

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX220 HS vs Olympus FE-4000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was unveiled 19 months after the FE-4000 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX220 HS grades versus the FE-4000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS & Olympus FE-4000. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS has physical dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4000 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the FE-4000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and FE-4000 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and FE-4000.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should take the age of the products into consideration. The younger SX220 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.